I don't want the portable DVD-RON for my laptop

I had the same problem with my daughter's laptop. That model DVD was not available (too old) so I had no choice. I had to buy a external DVD drive. Portable it isn't! It has to have an external power supply unit. Then it has so many usb connectors, I had to buy a usb hub - which needed an extra power supply! With all these extras, I run out of plug sockets so I had to buy a multi-socket extension lead. Yes, I should have bought a new laptop instead!

youless, I believe it is really much more practical to replace the internal DVD-ROM that you have in your laptop than to buy an external one. The logic being that you will be carrying a redundant drive which otherwise could be easily used when the need arises. However, I understand there are some that are quite costly to replace and you would probably have to look for a secondhand replacement especially when the model has been discontinued. As for this case, I would not consider replacing the drive but to purchase a new laptop. After all, Windows XP will be discontinued in 2014 and it would be wise to embark on a new set preinstalled with the latest Windows7 OS.

Hi youless, I can't play any DVD for almost two years for the CD Rom of my laptop was out of function with unknown reason weirdly But this never affect me to watch or to listen to my favorite movies and music respectively. At present I prefer to indulge in my desirable programs on free internet sites. I understand that people like you who are accustomed to what you have been using for long will still prefer to do thing as usual even though there is new advanced device releasing. This is the reason you are willing to pay more to get the new DVD Rom which you are familiar with as replacement for your laptop. Happy posting

The portable DVD ROM is not really portable. What I mean is a laptop user cannot carry another device with him when he goes outside. If you need to carry something except the laptop then to me it is not portable. The internal DVD-ROM replacement would be better idea. So I agree with what you did. Have a good day.

I think it is worth it if you use it enough to make it worth your money. If you don't think you can use it other places or use it enough then I don't think it is that good a deal. I had a problem with my computers DVD-ROM recently. It wouldn't work. So I called a tech and he just deleted a couple of files I had on and it worked. Weird.

I agree with you youless because for me it would be a hassle to plug and unplug and or have the additional clutter. Though I understand that some like to plug and move it to another pc, I would not because when I am ready I like to pop open the drive and go. So for me it is well worth the additional expense and have all compact and ready when I need it.

hi youless well I am stuck using my desktolp computer as I have no funds for new anythings right now. but really I think if you got what you really really wanted that its worth the price as I know how it is to settle for something you really do not want. I say yes its worth it if its worth it to you.you are the person who should be satisfied with it after all. l.oll llol

I think it's worth this, because you can forget the portable DVD-ROM and when you have inside of your laptop this wont happen :)